Where do Greenwich locals go?

Al Pancino at The Spread Eagle

Greenwich Market

A busy market with delicious food stalls and unusual gifts. Something for everyone!

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The Cutty Sark

A really cosy pub, animal friendly, dining with a view and the best Sunday lunches in Greenwich!

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Royal Observatory Greenwich

The observatory is a great place for all ages to visit. There are usually a number of exhibitions for all ages giving a history of time and space and the architecture is wonderful. During the evening you can see the green laser across the sky that shows the meridian line.

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Cutty Sark

Tourists flock from all over the world to see the Cutty Sark. You can get up close to the clipper and visit the museum of her history.

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Peyton and Byrne

Delicious cakes, good quality coffee and freshly baked bread to take away - all in welcoming surroundings with trendy décor.

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Heap's Sausages

Head here for the best breakfast in Greenwich! A great local family-run business...

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The Greenwich Vintage Market

Some great unusual finds here and it's open every day of the week!

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Greenwich Park

Going for a run is never dull with this on your doorstep...

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The Gipsy Moth

An after work pint after a tough day in The Wharf? The Gypsy Moth pub is a favourite mooring. With riverside vistas and historical importance, Greenwich is best enjoyed with a pint of Meantime.

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The Point

One of the most secluded spots with amazing views over London. Not a tourist in sight and the perfect place for a picnic too.

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Hardys

Hardys sweet shop in the centre of Greenwich is just like Willy Wonka's!!

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National Maritime Museum

Lots of quirky installations, a great little café and an ice cream parlour here too!

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The Pier Fish & Chips

Traditional fish and chips in Greenwich!

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Tai Won Mein

The craziest Chinese serving the BIGGEST plates of food one has ever seen!

Why do you find Greenwich a great place to live?

Rick

"Greenwich is beautiful!
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February 2015

Till

"Welcome to the London's village! If you love the city but it gets too crowded for you sometimes, this is your kind of place. Greenwich offers a mixture of wide open spaces and lower density living areas, but is still situated close enough to the likes of Canary Wharf and London Bridge to truly feel like a part of London."

February 2015

Gregory

"Fast access to the city, lots of amenities, family friendly, with a suburban feel, thanks to the green-space. Plus you always know what time it is!"

January 2015

Stephanie

"Modern and heritage. Amazing history and places to eat. Especially around Blackheath village. Great area of development and investment."

December 2014

Bruno

"Greenwich Park is excellent, especially with the Royal Observatory and Maritime Museum, however the lesser known green spaces, including The Heath and Manor House Gardens are also great escapes from the hustle and bustle of the city and are less touristy."

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About Greenwich

Greenwich is a district of south London, England, located in the London Borough of Greenwich. Greenwich is best known for its maritime history and as giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time. The town became the site of a Royal palace, the Palace of Placentia from the 15th century, and was the birthplace of many in the House of Tudor, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The palace fell into disrepair during the English Civil War and was rebuilt as the Royal Naval Hospital for Sailors by Sir Christopher Wren and his assistant Nicholas Hawksmoor. Greenwich is bordered by Deptford Creek and Deptford to the west; the former industrial centre of the Greenwich Peninsula, and the residential area of Westcombe Park to the east; the river Thames to the north; and the A2 and Blackheath common to the south.

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